Looking for a Halloween appetizer that’s both spooky and delicious? This Creepy Pumpkin Hummus with Finger Breadsticks is sure to impress! The creamy pumpkin hummus is perfectly paired with eerie breadsticks shaped like creepy fingers, complete with White Truffle Almond nails for a flavorful surprise. Half of the fingers are naturally green from pesto, while the other half remain classic white, creating a striking contrast on your party table. Easy to make and full of flavor, this fun and festive dish is the perfect addition to any Halloween gathering!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Hummus:
- 1 ½ cups cooked white beans or substitute with chickpeas by El Navarrico
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Oro Virgen
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Finger Breadsticks:
- 1 package of ready-made breadstick dough
- 1 teaspoon Italian pesto (for flavor and color)
- White Truffle Almonds by Finca La Rosala (for the nails)
- Almonds (plain or smoked, for variety)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make the Pumpkin Hummus:
- In a food processor, combine the white beans (or chickpeas), pumpkin purée, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If too thick, add a little water or olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a bowl and swirl the top for a decorative touch. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Finger Breadsticks:
- Preheat the oven according to the breadstick dough package instructions.
- Split the dough in half.

For the Green Fingers:
- Add 1 teaspoon of Italian pesto to one half of the dough, kneading it until it is evenly green.

For the White Fingers:
- Leave the other half of the dough plain.

- Roll out both the plain and pesto doughs, cutting them into finger-length pieces (about 3–4 inches each).
- Shape each piece to resemble a finger, pressing lightly to create knuckles and using a knife to score small lines for added detail.
- Press a White Truffle Almond by Finca La Rosala into the tip of each breadstick to mimic a fingernail. For variety, use regular almonds on some fingers.

3. Bake:
- Place the green and white breadstick fingers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake according to the dough package instructions or until golden brown and firm.

4. Serve:
- Arrange the spooky white and green finger breadsticks around the pumpkin hummus for a fun, contrasting display.
- The pesto-infused green fingers add a pop of color and flavor, while the plain white ones offer a classic touch, both complemented by the flavor surprise of White Truffle Almonds.

This combination of both green and white breadstick fingers will create a haunting yet flavorful platter perfect for your Halloween gathering!